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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Why I Don't Have A "Vision" Or "5 Year Plan" For Our Church

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 13, 2018
     | 4,803 views

    This is an abbreviated sermon used after my annual pastor's report to the congregation explaining why we do not have a written "business plan" for church growth. Instead it lays out the 3 foundational steps the Lord has put in my heart as I serve here.

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Intro And Galatians Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 23, 2022
     | 2,849 views

    Verse by Verse Study of Galatians Chapter 1

    Galatians Introduction: Gala'tia. (land of the Galli, Gauls). The Roman province of Galatia may be roughly described as the central region of the peninsula of Asia Minor, bounded on the north by Bithynia and Paphlagonia; on the east, by Pontus; on the south, by Cappadocia and Lycaonia; on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Stewardship

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,886 views

    This is an entire series on Stewardship focusing on Christian giving

    MESSAGE ONE: CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP SERIES TRUE RICHES vs. UNCERTAIN RICHES TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: America has a standard for comparing the relative value of those things that are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthless Clouds Without Water Carried By The Changing Winds –jude 1 Verse 12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
     | 2,279 views

    Jude continues his description of the false teachers using metaphors to describe them. This follow on from hidden reefs and we now have empty clouds without water, useless in promise and leaving bitter failure. Many people are left hurt, and without hope, and fleeced and betrayed.

    WORTHLESS CLOUDS WITHOUT WATER CARRIED BY THE CHANGING WINDS –Jude 1 verse 12 In our last message we were looking at these false teachers Jude was battling when he urged his readers to contend for the faith. They had to be positive, and a lazy and don’t care less approach would achieve nothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Book Of Jude Part 6 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2018
     | 8,797 views

    First he reminds them that they have been forewarned with regard to the oncoming peril. Then he encourages them to maintain themselves in a strong spiritual condition. Finally, he counsels them to use discernment in ministering to those who have been . .

    15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. I cannot pass v. 15 without taking notice of how often, and how forcefully, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Saints

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    Jesus calls us to justification, fellowship, and, sometimes, conflict.

    Called to Be Saints (Holy) I Cor 1:1-3 INTRO.: In verses 1 and 2 of this chapter, ‘called" is used three times. It is a very common word in the N. T. We see: Eph. 1:18 "hope of his calling Phil. 3,14 ‘The high calling II Thess. 1:14 "your calling" II Tim. 1:3 a "holy calling" Heb. 3:1 "the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking It To The Mat Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,955 views

    How do we defeat Satan? It appears we do it by (as a Church) beating down the gates of Hell. But how exactly do that, and what is the objective in beating down those gates?

    When Joe Louis was in his prime he fought "Two-Ton" Tony Galento. Louis was favored to win because 2 Ton Tony loved to fight… but he hated to train. At the first part of the fight, Galento threw his Sunday punch and sent Louis sprawling to the mat. Louis was more surprised than hurt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defending The Faith

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,993 views

    Jude is a call for a strong, courageous defense of our faith. Sometimes, we don’t realize how valuable what we have is until we have to defend it.

    DEFENDING THE FAITH Jude Beginning next Sunday night, we’re going to begin a study on the Book of Revelation. This is one of those books of the Bible that I believe intrigues most people and it’s also one that many preachers steer clear of because they don’t understand it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith Of Our Fathers: For Authenticity And Great Exploits

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 11, 2026
     | 199 views

    A call to return to the genuine, proven faith of our spiritual fathers that produced integrity, power, and undeniable exploits.

    THE FAITH OF OUR FATHERS: FOR AUTHENTICITY AND GREAT EXPLOITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-2 Key Verse: “For by it the elders obtained a good report.” — Hebrews 11:2 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Jude 1:3, Romans 4:19-21, 1 Kings 18:36-39, Daniel 11:32b, Acts 4:20 INTRODUCTION The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    False Teachers – False Hopes

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,511 views

    Everywhere we look people seem to always focus in on things that are different about each and every one of us. Sometimes we use this difference as a point of superiority in order to call ourselves better or above others.

    Sermon Title: False Teachers – False Hopes Sermon Text: Jude 1:3-5 Sunday Evening, August 13, 2000 Scripture Introduction: There is much to be said for the saying that good things come in small packages, as is in this case with the small epistle of Jude. This letter in it’s beginning intent was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Defending The Faith Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 12, 2020
     | 4,966 views

    Defending the Faith - Jude verses 3-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: #1: WHAT ARE WE CONTENDING FOR? We contend for the faith.... by remembering the apostles teaching (vs 17). by praying in the Holy Spirit (vs 20). by keeping yourself in God’s love (vs 21). by waiting for Jesus Christ (v.21). #2: WHO DO WE CONTEND AGAINST? Apostates who ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    The Book Of Jude: A Powerful Epistle Of Warning And Encouragement

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 8, 2023
     | 2,356 views

    Jude, the shortest book, but packed with wisdom

    The Book of Jude, one of the shortest books in the New Testament, is a powerful yet often overlooked letter that offers a unique perspective on the Christian faith. This epistle, attributed to Jude, the brother of James and a servant of Jesus Christ, is a potent blend of warning, exhortation, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Are We Willing To Pay A Price?

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 10,043 views

    Today's digital economy encourages a "freebie" culture. Does that mindset infect us so much that we are unwilling to pay a price for the Grace that we have received?

    The season of festivals has begun , isn’t it? It is the month of Aadi for the Tamilians, soon to be followed by the Onam month for the Mallus, Dasara for Kannadigas, Divali for mostly everyone, Pujas for the Bengalis, culminating in the commercial Christmas and new year for everyone. What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction To Jude Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,091 views

    Jude is a book that many overlook and ignore, but it has a message for the church of today.

    JUDE: An Introduction A Study of the Letter of Jude Teaching Lesson 1 May 9, 2012 The Book of Jude… how many of you have read it? How many of you have ever studied it? Tonight we are going to look at an overview of the book of Jude and over the next several weeks we are going to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Bright avatar

    Be Careful Little Ears What You Hear Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 4, 2026
     | 66 views

    Working through 2 Peter and Jude using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Be Careful Little Ears What You Hear” 2 Peter 2:1-3 / Jude 1-4 A sermon for 1/25/26 2 Peter 2 “1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist